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Gather your friends and explore the beautiful gardens and nurseries in bloom at one of Selwyn’s award-winning gardens. Take a self-driven tour to visit the garden open days on Saturday 4 and 11 November.

Enjoy the tranquil oasis of sunshine, birdsong and peacefulness at Dalkeith, just outside Rolleston. Nearby, Cedar Park has a spectacular garden of vibrant plants, trees and shrubs, and plants available for purchase.

See how spring has brought Broadfields to life and wander through its 3.5 hectares of blossoming plants and flowers. Make sure to stop by Stoneycrop in West Melton; this wonderfully designed garden has a huge array of rhododendrons, camellias, peonies and azaleas and wheelchair accessible paths. Nearby is Les Délices, a true French bakery for your delicious food fix.

Discover the transformation of an old quarry at Casa Rossa into an established award-winning garden. Right next door you will find The Herbal Garden with a mix of medicinal herbs and plants grown for health and wellbeing.

Continue on to Knockdolian in Darfield on land once owned by members of the Dean’s family. See the established rock, rose, vegetable, native and woodland gardens. There are some great eateries to choose from located in the township after your garden visit.

To start planning your spring adventure at Selwyn’s award-winning gardens, visit selwyn.nz/spring.